California Poppy Color – #a83c3f: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The California Poppy color hex code is #a83c3f, and it is composed of 66% red, 24% green and 25% blue.
California Poppy is a dark, bright, and warm color at 64% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 6.21:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the California Poppy color (#a83c3f) against light backgrounds.

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California Poppy Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color California Poppy, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #a83c3f |
| RGB | rgb(168,60,63) |
| HSL | hsl(358,47.4%,44.7%) |
| CMYK | 0, 64, 63, 34 |
| HSV | 358, 64, 66 |
| RGB % | 66, 24, 25 |
| XYZ | 18.7, 11.9, 6 |
| LAB | 41.1, 44.9, 22.3 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 64% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 6.21 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.38 (fails WCAG AA) |
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